How Chinese Clothing Sizing Works (165/88A)
Chinese GB/T 1335 standard uses three-component sizing: height in cm / chest or bust in cm / body type letter (Y, A, B, C). Most precise system in widespread use.
The Chart
| Format | Height | Chest/Bust | Body Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155/80A | 155cm | 80cm | A standard |
| 160/84A | 160cm | 84cm | A standard |
| 165/88A | 165cm | 88cm | A standard |
| 170/92A | 170cm | 92cm | A standard |
| 175/96A | 175cm | 96cm | A standard |
| 180/100A | 180cm | 100cm | A standard |
| 170/92Y | 170cm | 92cm | Y athletic |
| 170/92B | 170cm | 92cm | B fuller |
| 170/92C | 170cm | 92cm | C fullest |
Notes
Body type letters (calculated from chest minus waist drop): Y = lean (drop ≥17cm men, ≥19cm women). A = standard (12-17cm men, 14-18cm women). B = slightly fuller (7-11cm men, 9-13cm women). C = fullest (3-6cm men, 4-8cm women). 99% of off-the-rack labels are A.
FAQs
How precise is Chinese sizing vs US?
Much more precise. Chinese label 170/92A specifies height + chest + body type. US 'M' specifies neither precisely. A 5'7" / 170cm Chinese shopper gets exact fit; a 'M' could fit anyone 5'5"-6'.
Which letter for athletic body?
Y. Y type assumes lean / muscular V-shape with high chest-waist drop. Western 'athletic fit' shirts and slim-cut suits map to Y in Chinese sizing.
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